Is now a good time to sell in Dorchester?
Our free market check for Dorchester, updated October 2026. Free
A steady, balanced market
Prices in Dorset are -0.4% on a year ago and +0.4% over the last three months. Sales recorded in the last 12 months are -44.4% compared with the year before (485 vs 872), a sign of how busy buyers are.
Recent months of Land Registry data are always incomplete because sales take a few months to register, so the latest volumes can look low.
Price change, 12 months
-0.4%
official House Price Index
Price change, 3 months
+0.4%
short-term momentum
Previous year
+0.2%
is growth speeding up?
Average sale, last 12 months
£371,585
year before £391,619
Sales and prices by year
| Year | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 316 | £338,669 |
| 2025 | 755 | £377,397 |
| 2024 | 717 | £378,727 |
| 2023 | 695 | £385,809 |
| 2022 | 847 | £374,187 |
| 2021 | 995 | £362,747 |
| 2020 | 663 | £333,098 |
| 2019 | 805 | £319,728 |
| 2018 | 840 | £310,017 |
| 2017 | 899 | £303,234 |
Tips for selling in Dorchester
Spring (March to June) and early autumn are usually the busiest times for buyers. Price realistically from recent sales on your street, get your energy certificate sorted early, and compare a few local agents' fees and valuations.